The University of New Orleans, as part of the University of Louisiana System, is
designated as a “Firearm-Free Zone” as defined in Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:95.6,
which states “a firearm-free zone is an area inclusive of any school campus and within
one thousand feet of any such campus, and within a school bus. According to Louisiana
Law Revised Statute 14:95.2, the definition of a “school” is any elementary, secondary,
high school, vocational-technical school, college, or university in this state.

Therefore, pursuant to Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:95.2(A) carrying a firearm
or dangerous weapon by a student or non-student on school property, at a school sponsored
function or affiliated function, or in a firearm-free zone is unlawful and shall be
defined as possession of any firearm or dangerous weapon, on one’s person, at any
time while on a school campus, on school transportation, or at any school sponsored
function in a specific designated area including but not limited to athletic competitions,
dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities, or within one thousand feet of
any school campus.

A firearm is defined as any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun,
or assault rifle, which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge
ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.

A dangerous weapon is defined as any gas, liquid or other substance or instrumentality, which, in the
manner used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Any person who wishes to possess a firearm sanctioned by state law and university
policies while on school property, school transportation, or at any school sponsored
or affiliated function, must first register such weapon with the UNO Police Department
before bringing the firearm on school property, school transportation, or to any school
sponsored or affiliated function.

Violators of the “Weapons on Campus Policy” shall be subject to criminal charges.
Additionally, students found in violation shall be subject to judicial discipline
through the Office of Student Accountability and Advocacy. Possession of a firearm,
when in violation of state laws, University of Louisiana System policy, or UNO policy,
shall be grounds for dismissal from the University.